How Did the Agricultural Revolution Change the World?

As humans transitioned from nomads to settlers, hunting and gathering ceased to be a feasible method of acquiring food. Explore how the agricultural revolution started 11,000 years ago and how it fueled the growth of population and societies.

00:00 The Importance of Agriculture
00:23 The Origins of Farming
01:26 The Spread of Agriculture
03:11 Farming's Impact on Humans

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